Chan completed his Work Ready Program at Swinburne Croydon on 12th June. Just six days later on the 18th, he had started a trial with LVL Bricklaying Pty Ltd where they saw great potential and not long after, was signed as an official apprentice by 20th June.
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$21,000 boost for WA Employers
The Construction Training Fund has announced an increase in wage support for Bricklaying apprentices. The program will increase a bricklaying apprentice’s wage support to employers from $17,000 to $21,000.
New South Wales to Focus on Apprenticeship Opportunities
A recent report by the New South Wales government has shed light on changes to NSW Fee-Free Apprenticeships to be implemented from July 1st 2018, which will make all TAFE courses fee-free in NSW.
WA Skill Shortage during Apprenticeships
Currently, WA tradies are warning the industry of a skill shortage during apprenticeships. Highlighted by Perth Now in a recent article, apprentices are hurtling towards and all time low.
WA wins Gold in Sydney
Recently at the WorldSkills Competition in Sydney, Nik Foster of ABN Training has taken out the gold for his efforts in Bricklaying. Nik has become the first winner from Western […]
Why Parents SHOULD be Encouraging an Apprenticeship over a Degree
Since the dawn of time, parents and their children have rarely been on the same page when it comes to choosing a career path to follow. As recently highlighted in […]
Become a Bricklayer Launches New Jobs Board
We’ve launched a new job board for the Australian bricklaying industry. The board will help employers connect with local apprentices and qualified bricklayers by providing them with a free platform to advertise any current job vacancies.
Best Brickies Compete at WorldSkills Australia National 2018
Get ready! June 2, 3 and 4 @ ICC Darling Harbour Sydney, you’ll see national contests in all the trades, hosted by Skills Show Australia, including a massive Skills Pathway Expo plus much More. The Bricklaying event regularly produces world class talent as evident in Bricklaying’s WorldSkills International Honour Roll and our inclusion in the International’s over many years.
ABBTF Co-Founder Recognised by HIA for Outstanding Industry work
Congratulations to building industry veteran and philanthropist, Lindsay Partridge AM. Lindsay has been recognised at the industries night of nights, receiving the HIA Sir Phillip Lynch award. Presented at the 2018 HIA […]
Bricklayer Tim Karkowski Timed The Voice Just Right
IMAGE SOURCE: The Voice Australia 2018 – Tim Karkowski (Blind Audition) Tim Karkowski, 24, from Albion Park, NSW, enjoys his […]